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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8472, 24 January 1891, Page 8

Sporting. WHITFORD PARK ANNUAL RACE MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1891. PROGRAMME (approved by A.R.C.): HANDICAP HURDLE"RACE of 15sovs, second horse to receive 3£sovs out of the stakes. Over seven flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Distance, one mile and threequarters. Nomination, 7s (id ; acceptance, 6d. HANDICAP MAIDEN PLATE of 15sovs, second horse to receive lssovs out of the stakes. For horses that have not won an advertised nice exceeding 20sovs at time of starting.' Distance, one mile. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. HANDICAP NOV HI. RACE of 15sovs. Winner to be sold immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the Club. Distance, threequarters of a mile. Nomination, 7s 6d ; aceptance, 7s (id. WHITFORD CUP HANDICAP of 25Sovs, second hors« to receive 24sovs out of stakes. ance, one mile and a-half. Nomination, 12a 6d ; acceptance, 12s Cd. SETTLERS' RACE of lOsovs, second horse to receive lsov out of the stake. For all horses that have not won a race exceeding 20sovs at time .f starting. To be the property of present owner for preceding three months. For horses the property o ratepayers in Maraetai, Whit ford, East Tamaki, and Pakuranga. Distance, threequarters of a mile. Lowest weight, Ost. Entrance, lCs. OSTRICH STAKES HANDICAP of losovs, second horse to receive lisovs out of stakes. Winner of Whitford Cup" to carry 71bs penally. Distance, one mile. Nomination, 7s (3d; acceptance, 7s 6d. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP of losovs, second horse to receive ljsovs out of the stakes. Distance, threequarters of a mile. Nomination, 7s (id ; acceptance, 7s (id. NOMINATIONS close on FRIDAY, January 30, at 8 p.m. Weights to appear on TUESDAY, February 3rd. Accep anc a and General Entries close on FRIDAY, February 6th, at 8 p.m. All nominations, acceptances, &c, to be addressed to the Secretary, Star Hotel, Otahuhu ; or Mr. H. H. Hayr, Tattersalls, Auckland. WM. L. LOCKHART, Secretary. AquaticsA UCK.LAND ANNUAL RLG^iTA. 51st ANNIVKRSARY OF THE COLONY. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1891. FLAGSHIP: UNION STEAMSHIP TE ANAU. 1. SCOWS (bona fide baulk timber carriers); square bilges; handicap; ordinary working canvas. Ist prize, £20 ; 2 d, £5 ; 3rd, £2. 2. COASTING OTTERS (handicap), 12 tons and under 25, and which have not been built for yachts ; ordinary working canvas. Ist prize, £25 ; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd, £5. 3. YACHTS, 7 tons rating and upwards. Ist prize, £25 ; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd, £5. 4. YACHTS, 4 tons rating and under 7. Ist prize, £15; 2nd, £5 : 3rd, £2. 5. FIsHJNH BOATS over 4 tons. Ist prize, £15; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £2. (5. FISHING BOATS, 4 tons and under. Ist prize, £10 ; 2nd, £5; 3rd, £3. 7. YACHTS, 2 ton rating and under 4. Ist prize, £10; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £2. 8. OPEN SAILING BOATS, Ist class, 16 to 20 feet ; time allowance, 2 minutes per foot. Ist prize, £8 ; 2nd, £4 ; 3rd, £1. 9. OPEN SAILING BOATS, 2nd class; time allowance as first class. Ist prize, £0 ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1. 10. MEN-OF-WAR GIGS, Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £2 10» ; 3rd, £1. 11. GREASY BOOM. Flagship subscriptions. 12. M E.N-OF-WAR CUTTERS. Ist prize, £6 ; 2nd £2 10s; 3rd, £1. 13. CHAMPION WHALKBOATS. Ist prize, £60, and £10 additional for each bona fiae compe titor outside the port of Auckland; 2nd prize, £25 ; 3rd, £10. 14. NAVAL VOLUNTEER CUTTERS. Ist prize, £10 ; 2nd, £4 ; 3rd, £1. 15. WHALEBOATS, to be rowed by junior amaI teur oarsmen, and whose weight does not ex- ' ceed 10 stone. Ist prize, £10; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £1 10s. 16. MERCHANT SAILING VESSELS' GiGS (4. oared), to be rowed by bona-fide crew. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £210s ; 3rd, £1. 17. WHALEBOATS, to be rowed by amateur maiden oarsmen. Ist prize, £8 ; 2nd, £4 ; 3rd, £1 10s. After the last race the Flagship will take a Trip outside the Heads, returning to the Wharf. The Committee reserve the right to reduce the prizes pro rata should the funds be insufficient. Trophies and other gifts will be added to the prizes on presentation to the Committee. First-class Band on Flagship. Copies of Regulations on application. Entry night, MONDAY, January 26. OH AS. C. DACRE, Hon. Sec. TTTAMILTON SWIMMING RACES. The above Races have b een Postponed t« FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1891. 150 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP OF* NEW ZEALAND HALF-MILE DITTO DITTO Given by N. Z. A. Swimming Association. Full programmes in Posters shortly in Auckland. Full particulars to be obtained from C. G. KNOX, Hon. Sec., Hamilton. WAIUKU AQAUTIC & ATHLETIC SPORTS \Vill be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH INSTANT. Programme comprises Maori Canoe, Canoe Hurdle, Swimming, Tub, and Horse Marine Races, and various Athletic Contests. The s.s. Manukau leaves Onehunga at 8.5 a.m. on MONDAY, returning at 10.45 p.m. Return tickets, 4s, available till WEDNESDAY, 28th instant. Visitors desiring to return overland by rail can be conveyed to Fukekohe at reasonable rates. "W AR. WA R. WA R. MERCER REGATTA, SATURDAY, 7TH MARCH, 1891. CANOE HURDLE RACES ON THE NOBLE WAIKATO RIVER FUN FOR THOUSANDS. Come and see the Mercer Regatta THOMAS PORTER, Hon. Sec. Business CardsWILLIAM GILL, ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR, INSURANCE AND GENERAL AGENT, 81, Queen-street, Auckland. JAMES STICHBURY, HOTEL AND ESTATE VALUATOR, AGENT, Ac., Thirty Years' Auckland Auction Experience. Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. Xjl D AR- D OART LE Y, ARCHITECT, STICHBURVS BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET -jV/TR. W. R. B L O M I LD, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has Resumed Practice at THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE CHAMBERS, QUEEN-STREET. WPHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL. COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oil, Turpentine, Colours Vanishes, French, Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes ; Plate, Sheet, Crown Ornamental, and Photographic Glass; Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses. 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